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Rob Coombes
Rob Coombes performing with Supergrass in London in April 2008
Background information
Birth name	Robert Joseph Coombes
Born	(1972-04-27) 27 April 1972 (age 52) Oxford, England
Genres	Alternative rock britpop
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Keyboards Theremin
Years active	1991–present
Website	Supergrass.com

Robert Joseph Coombes (born 27 April 1972) is an English musician and composer, best known as the keyboardist for the rock band Supergrass, fronted by his younger brother Gaz. Since 2022, he has also toured with the punk rock supergroup Wingmen, consisting of members from bands such as The Stranglers, Johnny Moped, The Damned and Ruts DC.

Supergrass

From the start of the band's career, Coombes frequently collaborated with the group as both a session and touring musician and songwriter and arranger. He later joined the band as a permanent member in 2002, making his official debut on the album Life on Other Planets.

Wingmen

In 2022, Rob joined the supergroup Wingmen which features members of The Stranglers, Johnny Moped, The Damned and Ruts DC. They played their first gig at the Colchester Arts Centre on 18 January 2023. Their debut self-titled album was released on 27 January 2023.

Personal life

Coombes is the older brother of Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes and 22–20s keyboardist Charly Coombes. He lives in Oxford with his three children.

Equipment

He favours the Hammond Organ, for which his playing has been described as “the perfect foil to Gaz's guitar bombast”.

Discography

With Supergrass

With Wingmen

Albums

References

1. ^ Paul Brannigan (24 November 2022). "Punk 'supergroup' Wingmen (The Stranglers, The Damned, Ruts DC) line up UK tour in support of debut album". louder. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
2. Wiseman, Eva (30 March 2008). "Lunch with Supergrass". The Observer. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
3. Orton, Mark (19 April 2008). "CD Reviews – Diamond Hoo Haa Man". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 5 January 2014.

External links

• Supergrass' Website
• Rob Coombes at IMDb

• 1972 births
• Living people
• Britpop musicians
• English expatriate musicians in the United States
• English rock keyboardists
• Musicians from Oxford
• Supergrass members